KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrive in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit that’s been shadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s unresolved trade war. Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation appeared to catch many world…… MORE
A massive military parade has been held to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, requested by President Donald Trump to coincide with his birthday. Tanks and troops rolled through Washington D.C. on Saturday, where the rain held to a slight drizzle but low clouds seem to contribute to fewer aircraft. Nationwide, opponents of the president’s…… MORE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles. Israel’s military said early Sunday it targeted Iran’s Defense Ministry headquarters in Tehran. Israel’s military also said it targeted sites it alleged were associated with Iran’s nuclear program around Tehran. It alleged…… MORE
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Demonstrators came out in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump. Organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstrations said millions marched in hundreds of events. Huge, boisterous crowds marched in Philadelphia, New York, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles. Atlanta’s 5,000-capacity rally quickly reached its limit in front of the state…… MORE
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says rising global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will strengthen Russia by increasing its oil revenues, aiding its war effort in Ukraine. He criticized the lack of effective Western price caps on Russian oil and says he plans to raise the issue in an upcoming…… MORE